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Huawei launches Imagine Wi-Fi 7 Application Contest in partnership with IEEE UAE
As Wi-Fi becomes an inevitable part of individuals and businesses , the new generation of Wi-Fi promises limitless opportunities for end consumers and businesses . Recognising the critical role of Wi-Fi in shaping the future , the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , IEEE UAE Section and Huawei have joined forces to launch the groundbreaking Huawei Imagine Wi-Fi 7 Innovative Application Contest .
This collaborative initiative invites ICT practitioners across the Middle East and Central Asia , ME & CA to share innovative ideas and explore the best implementation scenarios for the latest Wi-Fi generation – Wi-Fi 7 .
Wi-Fi 7 , the successor to Wi-Fi 6 , boasts an impressive data transmission rate approximately three times faster than its predecessor , ensuring seamless connectivity for streaming 4K and 8K videos , engaging in VR experiences , or facilitating remote office work . Moreover , advanced techniques such as multi-link operation , multi-AP coordination , and coordinated scheduling between access points , APs significantly reduce latency , enhancing real-time communication and responsiveness .
The transition to Wi-Fi 7 heralds a new era of connectivity , promising substantial benefits for wireless networks . In the Middle East and Central Asia , ME & CA region , the Wi-Fi 7 wireless campus network upgrade alone is projected to unleash a billion-dollar market opportunity . Huawei , the industry ' s first Wi-Fi 7 provider , stands at the forefront of this technological revolution .
The Huawei Imagine Wi-Fi 7 Innovative Application Contest will help accelerate Wi-Fi 7 adoption across ME & CA . The contest invites customers , partners , research institutes , universities , and analysts to actively explore Wi-Fi 7 ’ s application scenarios and unique values for businesses and societies . By fostering proactive innovation , this concerted effort swiftly elevates industry awareness and acceptance of Wi-Fi 7 . Participants will share their ideas through video submissions , aligning with the ease of digital life .
The Imagine Wi-Fi 7 contest winners will be celebrated as Wi-Fi 7 pioneers , receiving prestigious awards and certificates jointly presented by the IEEE UAE Section and Huawei . The top three winners will also enjoy an exclusive invitation to the Huawei Tech Carnival Tour in Baku , Azerbaijan , in May 2024 .
Faisal Ameer Malik , CTO , Huawei Enterprise Business Group ME & CA , said , " At Huawei , we are committed to advancing WLAN standards and shaping the future of wireless connectivity . As the industry ' s Wi-Fi 7 provider , we are excited to launch the Imagine Wi-Fi 7 contest , which encourages proactive exploration of Wi-Fi 7 ' s application scenarios and unique values . Our joint effort with customers will contribute to industry innovation and elevate Wi-Fi 7 as the new benchmark for wireless connectivity ."
Dr Eesa M . Al Bastaki , Honorary Chair of IEEE UAE Section , President of University of Dubai , said , " IEEE and Huawei have a proud tradition of joint efforts to elevate ICT as the foundation for a connected world . We are proud to join Huawei again in co-organising the Imagine Wi-Fi 7 competition , which aims to unlock the potential of next-generation Wi-Fi . Our members are excited with the Wi-Fi 7 ' s potential , as it heralds a new era in wireless connectivity when demand for new experiences is at an all-time high .” p
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